The fishing opener is finally here and as usual, the weather is questionable. Yesterday was cold and miserable with .50" of snow, .20" of rain, and a high temperature only in the 40’s. Anglers feel compelled to complain about the horrible …
Once nice thing about all of the rain we have received is that it has made everything on the Gunflint Trail turn green. The leaves on the trees are filling out and there are even marsh marigolds blooming. As soon …
The Gunflint Trail WELCOMES SUMMER TOURISM SEASON- taken in part from Explore MN Tourism May 13-21 is See America Week The Gunflint Trail is one of the communities across Minnesota brushing off their welcome mats in anticipation of the arrival …
April was quite dry and people were beginning to get nervous about fire danger and low water levels, not anymore. It seems as though it has rained every day since the beginning of May. According to our mid-trail weather man …
The Gunflint Trail is a State Scenic Byway that winds itself 56 miles from Grand Marais, Minnesota to the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It is a paved highway that travels through the Superior National Forest and into the …
Just one work week away from the Minnesota Fishing Opener. We’re excited to get out and try our luck on Sag because we think it is going to be a good opener this year. Most years the opener isn’t all …
Now here is a very strange animal encounter that was told to me from a very reliable source. It seems that a young woman went for a hike last June and encountered a mamma grouse with her chicks following close behind. …
I never seem to lose my enthusiasm for seeing wildlife on the Gunflint Trail. The other day when Josh and I were driving to town we spied a wolf on a side road. I slowed, turned around and went back …
When I looked out the window this morning I had to do a double take. To my amazement the trees were coated with white once again. When Abby looked out and saw the snow she said, "Mom, I thought winter was …
The other morning I issued the first fishing licenses of the season to two men heading out to canoe in the Boundary Waters. I told them to be careful and wear their life vests. The one man replied, "We always …